Jenny Quintana grew up in Essex and Berkshire before studying English Literature in London. She has taught in London, Seville and Athens and has also written books for teaching English as a foreign language. Her first novel, The Missing Girl, was published in 2017 and chosen as a Waterstones Thriller of the Month. She now lives with her family in Berkshire. Our Dark Secret is her second novel.
Excellent - a dark and moving mystery, woven from the tales of truly memorable characters -- Rachel Edwards, author of <i>Darling</i> A compulsive page-turner; a beautifully written coming-of-age story; a murder mystery peopled with characters who live and breathe . . . and a brilliant read -- Fiona Cummins, author of <i>Rattle </i>and <i>The Neighbour</i> Jenny Quintana is a rare talent . . . Superb plotting, razor-sharp characterisation, and a creeping sense of dread makes Our Dark Secret a novel that you won't be able to put down -- Caz Frear, author of <i>Sweet Little Lies</i> and <i>Stone Cold Heart</i> Bittersweet, full of growing menace, yet poignant and full of longing . . . Fans of The Missing Girl will fall in love with this! -- Karen Hamilton, author of <i>The Perfect Girlfriend</i> Darkly compelling, tender characterisation - I read this in a few greedy gulps -- Jane Shemilt, author of <i>Daughter</i> and<i> The Playground</i> Emotional and gripping: Our Dark Secret confirms Jenny Quintana as the mistress of the heartbreaking thriller -- Erin Kelly, author of <i>He Said/She Said</i> and <i>Stone Mothers</i>